Sport, water games, reading… Here is what is planned for the opening of Toulouse Plages on Friday July 22
By Sarah Gilot
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Its opening is timely with the heat displayed by the thermometer in the city its last. Toulouse Beaches opens its doors to all Friday, July 22, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Located in the meadow of filters, this twentieth edition labeled “Land of games”will be placed under the sign of sport. Toulouse Plages will include 9 spaces defined to please everyone. The big Wheel and the Root guinguette being at the water’s edge complete the system.
For sportive people
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in sight, the city of Toulouse a defines several corners for athletes. In the program :
- to space Nautical Saint Michel, it will be possible to test water sports: rowing and canoeing are in the spotlight. Activities possible every day in the afternoon and after prior registration at the hut located in the Saint Michel area.
- Space Pont Neuf will be waiting for volunteers for sports activities on grass, including volleyball, badminton, table tennis, athletics, supervised sports activities, dance activities, etc.
- As for the‘Espace Cours Dillonit offers sports activities on sand (beach tennis, beach volleyball, beach soccer, US football, beach rugby, airbadminton, petanque, etc.), sports activities on grass (badminton, tug of war), basketball, climbing, supervised sports activities, combat sports activities, a “pitchouns” play area, and chess games.
A zen moment
A Health and Well-Being Sports Space is installed, a stone’s throw from the new bridge area, to offer moments of relaxation to participants. Gym, yoga, tai chi, and even… laughter yoga is on the program. Only conditions? Have closed shoes and plan your mat!
Even for children
Several spaces are also there to welcome children during this period of long school holidays:
- Children’s Games and Entertainment Area is composed, among other things, of trampoline, dance activity, expression, traditional games, orienteering and discogolf.
- The “small” games area reserved at least 1m15 awaits them for a special kids tree climbing course.
- The “big” games area for those over 1m15 they have inflatable structures, high adventure course and slacke line (taut wire).
- Finally, a “water” games area composed of a belly slide for those over 1m15 and an aquasplash for those under 1m15 will be on site.
Reading, in the sun
For readers, a Special space Bibliobeach was designed for the occasion. The opportunity to be able to read newspapers, magazines, books, comics, mangas or even albums for the little ones outside in the grass.
… and for gamers
A final space entitled Ludobeach is set up by the town hall. Its concept: to allow the loan of board games in the space of the meadow of filters. Something to have a party in the sun with families or friends.
Toulouse Plages will be open all summer at the Prairie des Filtres and those until August 28, 2022. The opening is from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is also possible to rent a boat with the Caboteurs, until October 12. The opportunity for a getaway on the Garonne to (re)discover the city and its monuments.
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